Understand CFA Level 1 FSA essentials with Clear Lessons, Real-World Examples, and Exam-Ready Tools
Struggling with Financial Statement Analysis for CFA Level 1? You’re definitely not alone—FSA is widely recognized as one of the most content-heavy, detail-oriented, and calculation-driven sections of the exam. This course breaks down key accounting principles and financial analysis techniques into clear, actionable lessons that help you study more effectively, retain essential information, and apply your knowledge with confidence on exam day.
What you’ll learn
- Understand the structure and purpose of financial statements: income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement..
- Interpret key financial ratios and analyze financial performance using CFA-approved techniques..
- Apply financial statement adjustments for comparison, including revenue recognition and inventory accounting methods..
- Evaluate a company’s financial health using vertical, horizontal, and ratio analysis techniques aligned with CFA exam standards..
Course Content
- Introduction to Financial Reporting –> 1 lecture • 41min.
- Income Statements –> 1 lecture • 47min.
- Balance Sheets –> 1 lecture • 23min.
- Cash Flow Statements –> 1 lecture • 11min.
- Inventories –> 1 lecture • 54min.
- Long-Lived Assets –> 1 lecture • 29min.
- Income Taxes –> 1 lecture • 47min.
- Non-Current (Long-Term) Liabilities –> 1 lecture • 29min.
- Applications of Financial Statement Analysis –> 1 lecture • 16min.
Requirements
Struggling with Financial Statement Analysis for CFA Level 1? You’re definitely not alone—FSA is widely recognized as one of the most content-heavy, detail-oriented, and calculation-driven sections of the exam. This course breaks down key accounting principles and financial analysis techniques into clear, actionable lessons that help you study more effectively, retain essential information, and apply your knowledge with confidence on exam day.
We’ll comprehensively cover all major topics outlined in the CFA curriculum, including the structure, purpose, and interpretation of the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement. You’ll also learn how to evaluate financial performance using ratio analysis, common-size financial statements, trend analysis, and other key diagnostic tools. Additionally, we’ll explore critical accounting adjustments such as revenue recognition policies, inventory valuation methods, depreciation techniques, and financial statement restatements—frequent areas of examination.
Every lesson is aligned with the CFA Institute’s Learning Outcome Statements (LOS) and enhanced with real-world examples, visual aids, downloadable study materials, and CFA-style practice questions.
Whether you’re brand new to accounting or in need of a focused refresher, this course helps you build a rock-solid foundation in financial analysis—an essential skill set not only for passing the CFA exam but also for excelling in any finance-related career.
Built for committed CFA candidates, this course provides structured focused guidance to significantly boost your FSA performance.